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Have you ever looked at a game and noticed the ESRB rating, and then wondered how they came to such conclusions? Me either, but Gamasutra had a chat with the president of the ESRB to find out just what goes on in their offices. I was surprised to learn that they have a mere six full-time raters, but evaluate over 1,000 games each year. Whether or not you pay attention to the ratings yourself, this proves to be an interesting interview.
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We prefer raters who've had experience with children, whether through their profession or by being parents or caregivers themselves. We also want people who are articulate and thoughtful, able to express and defend their opinions about content, as well as people who are familiar with video games. They don't have to be hardcore fans, but they should have experience playing games.
Source: Gamesutra
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We prefer raters who've had experience with children, whether through their profession or by being parents or caregivers themselves. We also want people who are articulate and thoughtful, able to express and defend their opinions about content, as well as people who are familiar with video games. They don't have to be hardcore fans, but they should have experience playing games.
Source: Gamesutra